The woodland play area at Newark Park | © James Dobson

Family-friendly places in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds

Discover gardens, family trails and winding walks in Gloucestershire and the Cotswolds. Plan your day out for a memorable visit that the whole family will enjoy.

Join us for Easter trails at many of the places in our care for just £3.50. Before you set off, you'll receive a trail sheet to guide you on your adventure and Easter bunny ears to wear along the way. Don't forget you can choose from either a chocolate egg or a vegan and Free From chocolate egg.

Two parents and two children walking along pathway beside house

Dyrham Park

Saturday 5 April - Mon 21 April 2025, 10am - 5pm

Chastleton

Friday 18 April - Sunday 20 April, 1pm - 5pm

Chedworth Roman Villa

Saturday 12 April - Sunday 27 April, 10am - 4.30pm

Two children in a garden, holding trail sheets

Hidcote

Saturday 12 April - Sunday 27 April, 10am - 4pm

Three children read a sign in the grounds of Rufford Old Hall Lancashire while completing an Easter activity trail

Newark Park

Saturday 5 April - Sunday 27 April, 10am - 4:30pm

Sign showing the number eight in daffodils on Easter trail at Tyntesfield, Somerset

Snowshill

Saturday 12 April - Sunday 27 April, 11am - 5pm

An adult and two children walk down a path towards some trees, doing an Easter trail at Osterley Park and House, West London

Westbury Court Garden

Wednesday 6 April - Monday 21 April, 11am - 4:30pm

Close up of child holding an Easter Trail pack

Woodchester Park

Monday 7 April - Sunday 27 April, 10am - 3:30pm

Discover all the best places to explore for lots of family fun.

Two adults and a child walk down a path towards the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

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Dyrham Park

Find out what’s on for families this season at Dyrham Park and plan your visit.

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Newark Park

There's plenty for families to enjoy throughout the seasons at Newark Park.

Children look through a selfie framed as part of an Easter trail

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Hidcote

Find out what activities you can join to make the most of your next visit – and discover all the facilities available for families.

A family group collecting leaves and flowers in the sunshine at Lodge Park, Gloucestershire

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Lodge Park and Sherborne Park Estate

Discover how to make the most of your visit to Lodge Park and Sherborne Estate - what activities you can join in with and what facilities are available for families.

Visitors exploring Tinkley Gate at Woodchester Park

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Woodchester Park

There's plenty for the whole family to enjoy at Woodchester Park. Find out what activities are available to make the most of your next visit - and discover all the facilities available for families.

The statue of Neptune in Westbury Court Garden with the Tall Pavilion in the background, Gloucestershire

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Visiting Westbury Court Garden

Discover everything you need to know about visiting Westbury Court Garden with your family.

Children playing with garden games at Chedworth Roman Villa, Gloucestershire.

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Chedworth Roman Villa

Chedworth Roman Villa is packed with family friendly things to do from Roman puzzles and games to seasonal trails and archaeological activities.

Family Exploring the Garden at Snowshill

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Snowshill Manor and Garden

There's plenty for the whole family to enjoy at Snowshill Manor and Garden from seasonal trails and activities to the Garden explorer notebooks and Wolf's Cove model village.

Two children in coats and wellies walk along the path with umbrellas up towards East Riddlesden Hall, Yorkshire

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Top ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ activities to do when it’s raining

We've compiled a selection of items from the ‘50 things to do before you’re 11¾’ list that are perfect for rainy days, so grab your waterproofs and get involved.

Two adults and a child peek up into a chimney above a stove inside the house at Dyrham Park, Gloucestershire

There's lots to do even on a drizzly day at Dyrham Park

Get togged up and explore the parkland, sheltering in the Old Lodge cafe if needed, or embrace an entirely indoor day out as the house and exhibition are filled with interactive opportunities for all ages.